Antimicrobial Drug Use and Resistance in Europe
2008
Antimicrobial Drug Use and Resistance in Europe
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Author Information
Author(s): Nienke van de Sande-Bruinsma, MSc, PhD, Hajo Grundmann, MD, PhD, Didier Verloo, DVM, Edine Tiemersma, PhD, Jos Monen, MSc, Herman Goossens, MD, PhD, Matus Ferech, MSc, PhD
Primary Institution: University of California, Orange, California, USA
Conclusion
The study identifies patterns of antimicrobial drug use and resistance across Europe.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants will learn about the most commonly used antimicrobial drugs in Europe.
- The study describes patterns of antimicrobial drug use across different regions in Europe.
- It identifies countries with the highest antimicrobial drug resistance proportions.
- The research highlights the association between drug use and the emergence of resistance.
Takeaway
This study helps doctors understand which antibiotics are used the most in Europe and where there are problems with resistance.
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